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RK58 VWO

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

139,190 mi
Last recorded139,190 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK58 VWO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 139,190 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 27 Nov 2025 139,189 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 125,343 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 125,327 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 112,929 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 112,927 miles

Brake cable insecure Both rear to subframe (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Jan 2022 106,059 miles

Offside front fog lamp damaged but still working

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 18 Jan 2021 95,760 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 95,758 miles

Emissions not tested equipment failure (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 79,650 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 76,003 miles

underbody covers fitted

Pass 26 May 2017 68,861 miles

only just passed on handbrake at 16%

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2016 60,464 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both.rear.tyres.close (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 54,579 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 43,643 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 36,351 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 26,881 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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RK58 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK58 VWO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK58 VWO registered?

RK58 VWO is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 26 September 2008.

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